Inka's Heritage 05D,04N : Discover Cusco & Machu Picchu!, Cusco

About this activity

This trip plan has been specially prepared for you to have the best time in Cusco. This experience features stunning landscapes, cathedrals and churches filled with history, impressive archaeological sites left by pre-Inka cultures and the Inka Empire, and much more! These five days guarantee to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we are sure it will create remarkable memories that will stay with you forever. We are always in contact with you from the first to the last day. Remember you can also customize this tour to your preferences, just let us know if there's something you'd like to add or change!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–18
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cusco Punku

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hassle-free experience
Included: All entrance fees.
Included: Bottled Water for all Tours
Included: Roundtrip Bus Tickets to Machu Picchu
Included: Lunch
Included: Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu
Included: All Tours Indicated with Guide and Transportation.
Included: Breakfast
Included: Permanent Support
Included: 04 Hotel Nights in 3 or 4 Star Hotels (depends on your tour choice)
Included: Roundtrip Expedition Train Tickets

Not included

Not included: Domestic or International Flights.
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · Welcome to Cusco! - City Tour

Stop 1

5 hours Admission included

Welcome to Cusco! At your arrival at the airport, we will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. You will have a couple of hours to acclimatize to the altitude of the Andes!

Afterwards, we will pick you up and head to the beautiful Main Square, where we will start the tour with the visit to the stunning Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun.

Later, we will go to visit four amazing ruins surrounding the city. We will start with Sacsaywaman, the size and weight of the stones are unbelievable! Then, we will also visit Q'enqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.

Finally, we will drive you back to the city center so you can explore this vibrant city at night and try one if its popular restaurants!

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco. 3-Stars: Yawar Inka, San Agustin Internacional. 4-Stars: Xima Hotel.

Day 2 · South Valley

San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

5 hours Admission included

We will explore the South Valley, a spectacular and less-common valley you won't regret visiting! We will start with Andahuaylillas Church, the Sistine Chapel of America, an amazing representation of art and architecture. Then, we will head to Pikillacta, a walled city from the Wari culture. Our final stop is Tipon, a wonderful example of both hydraulic and agricultural engeneering.

After the tour, we will head back to Cusco City Center and you will have a free evening to see some museums and explore more of this beautiful city!

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco. 3-Stars: Yawar Inka, San Agustin Internacional. 4-Stars: Xima Hotel.

Day 3 · Exploring the Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

8 hours Admission included

After a great breakfast in your hotel, we will pick you up to start our tour and drive along scenic roads to the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Pisac Market, a colorful typical market full of beautiful souvenirs and hanmade handicrafts. Then, we will go into Pisac ruins, one of the largest groups of terraces and the only cemetery with over 5,000 niches!

After this walk, we will go to Urubamba for lunch, you will try several dishes in this buffet featuring our delicious Peruvian food. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an old Inca fortified village where we will observe some of the best examples of Inca architecture in the region. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers that were used to protect the citadel from possible invasions.

Delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba featuring the best of Peruvian food!

Overnight at a hotel in the Sacred Valley. 3-Stars: Sol Ollantay, Sol Natura. 4-Stars: Tierra Viva Urubamba.

Day 4 · Machu Picchu Citadel Excursion

Stop 1

3 hours Admission included

After an early rise, you will board the train from the Ollantaytambo Station heading to Aguas Calientes. This train journey is a spectacle in itself! You will be able to appreciate the Peru’s immense biodiversity, as you witness the landscape transition from Andean green fields to lush rainforest, descending along the Urubamba River.

Upon arrival to the Aguas Calientes train station, you will take a 20 minute bus ride up to the spectacular site of Machu Picchu. You will explore this enigmatic sanctuary where your expert guide will lead you through the ruins, providing archaeological and historical information on key areas of interest. You will appreciate the most amazing views from the top of this citadel! This is an opportunity to revel in the energy and atmosphere of one of the most significant and spectacular archaeological sites of the world, set high in the cloud forest.

You will also have the opportunity to see Llamas walking around in their natural environment.

After descending to Aguas Calientes, you will have some free time for lunch, and wander through this picturesque town. In the afternoon, you will board the return train to the Ollantaytambo Station, where one of our representatives will be waiting for you to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco. 3-Stars: Yawar Inka, San Agustin Internacional. 4-Stars: Xima Hotel.

Day 5 · Maras & Moray - Goodbye Cusco!

Maras Moray Tours

5 hours Admission included

Start the day with a tasty breakfast! Today, you will explore Maras & Moray. En route, you will have one of the best panoramic views of the valley. First, we will stop at the ancient salt mines, near the town of Maras, then, the huge circular agricultural terraces at Moray built by the Incas in natural sinkholes on a plateau overlooking the Urubamba Valley.

We will be back in Cusco and at a set time according to your schedule, we will drive you to the airport to say goodbye and take your flight to your next destination!

*You can book a flight departing from Cusco at 16:00 - 20:00

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia
Yawar Inka Hotel
San Agustin International Hotel
Costa Del Sol Wyndham Cusco
Hotel Sol Natura
Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba

We will pick you up at Cusco airport once you arrive and drive you to your hotel. The following days, we will pick you up from your hotel for each tour.